Okay, so I'm tired of sending in non-working batteries every week. Green Smoke's batteries just do not last long for me. Remember, I'm a "chain vaper". I'm sitting here with seven (I think) batteries, and only two work. My new usb does not work, either. It takes 3-4 hours for the one battery to recharge, and because I drain a battery in about 20 to 30 minutes, I'm not able to vape until one of the batteries is recharged.
Fortunately, I've also got a Toker 1 from Vapor Tokers. Not great as far as the draw, but the batteries recharge in about an hour and the battery I'm using lasts that long, too. So at least I'm never out.
Vapor Tokers came out with a new type of e-cig called the "Fatty". Based on their advertising (and because I was so frustrated over non-working batteries), I went ahead a bought one. And all I can say about that is WOW.
Now, if you're into looks, this e-cig won't be for you. It's a big fat (thus the name "fatty") black thing, rather long, that is bulky while holding. A person certainly can't hold this like a regular cigarette! In my opinion, it's ugly. It's also a 3-parter -- well, actually four if you count the little screw-on covering to hide where the atomizer connects to the battery. It takes some getting used to just on the design.
Another thing that I don't like and that took me awhile to get used to is that this battery has a little button on it that you have to push to activate the battery and thus the atomizer. What an irritation!
BUT -- and it's a bit "but" -- this battery lasts me for several hours!!! Remember, I'm a "chain vaper", so for me to say it lasts several hours is a dream come true! And the battery only takes about an hour and a half to two hours to recharge!!! It's probably because of the little button thingy... which I have found depressed against flotsom in my purse... *sigh*
The draw on the Fatty is also MUCH better than the Toker 1. So I've officially got a new e-cig! Vapor Tokers also has an adapter ring that allows me to use my atomizers from the Toker 1 on the Fatty battery. And those atomizers work much better on the Fatty battery -- in fact, are wonderful! VT has just come out with an atomizer that is the Toker 1 atomizer, but now fit the Fatty battery and does not have that extra piece to cover the connection (for esthetic purposes only).
I just don't care how it looks any more. IT WORKS!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Six Months Into Vaping
Just thought I'd update everyone how my vaping has been going.
Batteries are always a problem, it seems, but not much of one to quit vaping and go back to analogs. I have four batteries, so I can have enough going.
I also picked up two more batteries from Vapor Tokers. I thought I would try them to compare another brand with Green Smoke. Vapor Tokers are actually the Blu e-cig with a different name. They are very long, a 3-piece. Their juice is not great, but then I've become accustomed to Johnson Creek Espresso and their Original -- both of which I love! The Vapor Toker batteries last a long time -- long enough where the one being charged is ready when the one I'm using finally quits.
The down side to Vapor Tokers: the draw is too light for me. It's not like a real cigarette. It's too airy and easy to draw with hardly any resistance. I do like the mouthpiece, though -- it's like a cigarette holder with the flattened mouthpiece. It's plastic, but because the atomizer is not inside the mouthpiece, it doesn't get hot. It's also easy to drop the smoke juice in, too. But the draw is the biggest problem for me -- and the most important -- so it is my #2 choice.
Green Smoke is still the best as far as imitating a real cigarette. And their Customer Service is a DREAM! When the batteries have quit, new ones are sent out immediately with no hassle whatsoever! Vapor Tokers, on the other hand -- although nice enough -- made me feel guilty that my atomizer quit working or that one of my batteries died. And the second time I had something go out, they never did send out a replacement and I had to recontact them.
Since getting over my fear of not having a real cig and now having enough batteries in stock to keep me going, I have not had a real cigarette since March with absolutely no problem AT ALL. As long as I have enough e-cigs charged up, I have had no problem switching over to e-cigs.
I have tried the usb cig, and it's great -- when it works! I guess this is another of those new technologies that need some work. I'm waiting for yet another replacement (they're out of stock at the moment). Speaking of new technologies, I'm also waiting for better batteries. The ones I have at the moment from both Green Smoke and Vapor Tokers are hanging in there, but there is an intrinsic problem with batteries no matter what the purpose is (like electric car batteries). I'm sure it's coming where battery life becomes better, but until then I believe that all batteries (including those used for e-cigs) will be problematic, so I live with it and have enough on hand!
So I'm still a Green Smoke fan, and look forward to that full-lung draw with my coffee when I wake up in the morning. It's the best! I signed up to be an affiliate, so if anyone wants to order from Green Smoke, use the Discount Code 10-17554 and you'll get 10% off your order from me.
Happy vaping!
Batteries are always a problem, it seems, but not much of one to quit vaping and go back to analogs. I have four batteries, so I can have enough going.
I also picked up two more batteries from Vapor Tokers. I thought I would try them to compare another brand with Green Smoke. Vapor Tokers are actually the Blu e-cig with a different name. They are very long, a 3-piece. Their juice is not great, but then I've become accustomed to Johnson Creek Espresso and their Original -- both of which I love! The Vapor Toker batteries last a long time -- long enough where the one being charged is ready when the one I'm using finally quits.
The down side to Vapor Tokers: the draw is too light for me. It's not like a real cigarette. It's too airy and easy to draw with hardly any resistance. I do like the mouthpiece, though -- it's like a cigarette holder with the flattened mouthpiece. It's plastic, but because the atomizer is not inside the mouthpiece, it doesn't get hot. It's also easy to drop the smoke juice in, too. But the draw is the biggest problem for me -- and the most important -- so it is my #2 choice.
Green Smoke is still the best as far as imitating a real cigarette. And their Customer Service is a DREAM! When the batteries have quit, new ones are sent out immediately with no hassle whatsoever! Vapor Tokers, on the other hand -- although nice enough -- made me feel guilty that my atomizer quit working or that one of my batteries died. And the second time I had something go out, they never did send out a replacement and I had to recontact them.
Since getting over my fear of not having a real cig and now having enough batteries in stock to keep me going, I have not had a real cigarette since March with absolutely no problem AT ALL. As long as I have enough e-cigs charged up, I have had no problem switching over to e-cigs.
I have tried the usb cig, and it's great -- when it works! I guess this is another of those new technologies that need some work. I'm waiting for yet another replacement (they're out of stock at the moment). Speaking of new technologies, I'm also waiting for better batteries. The ones I have at the moment from both Green Smoke and Vapor Tokers are hanging in there, but there is an intrinsic problem with batteries no matter what the purpose is (like electric car batteries). I'm sure it's coming where battery life becomes better, but until then I believe that all batteries (including those used for e-cigs) will be problematic, so I live with it and have enough on hand!
So I'm still a Green Smoke fan, and look forward to that full-lung draw with my coffee when I wake up in the morning. It's the best! I signed up to be an affiliate, so if anyone wants to order from Green Smoke, use the Discount Code 10-17554 and you'll get 10% off your order from me.
Happy vaping!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
The Ins and Outs of Vaping
So I've had my e-cig since before Christmas (my Christmas gift to myself).
I didn't get it for all the usual reasons of "it's healthier", etc. I got it because I LOVE to smoke. Period. I wanted to continue my habit without all the new restraints that have been inflicted upon smokers.
I got it because I go to California a lot and it's gotten absolutely ridiculous to find a place to smoke except in my truck. And now that's about been taken away because you can't smoke in your vehicle if you've got a kid in it.
I drive a LOT. For hockey. So of course I've got my kid in the truck. I accidentally found info on the internet about e-cigs, which I'd never heard of before.
Now, it's taken me awhile to get all the bugs worked out vaping insteading of smoking. Things like keeping the batteries charged, learning how to refill with e-juice, finding the right flavor, etc.
It's a similar but different habit.
My first requirements were that it be as similar to a cigarette as possible. So all batteries had to be fully charged and ready, the flavor had to be as close to "ashtray" as possible, and the draw had to be the same. Plus the "throat hit" had to be comparable.
I did a lot of research once I learned about e-cigs. The one that sounded the best with the best reviews was Green Smoke. It sounds like it's the Cadillac of e-cigs. Mind you, it's a little pricier, too. It also sounds like ALL e-cigs have battery problems. They all have the ion lithium rechargeable batteries, and Green Smoke does, too. So my first problem was keeping the two batteries I ordered charged. I finally ordered two more batteries with chargers, and that looks like it will keep me vaping without having to supplement with cigarettes (analogs). Green Smoke is one of the few who also are only a two-part e-cig, too, which appealed to me as I wanted as hassle-free as possible. And the reviews of their customer service are golden -- and so far, the reviews have not been wrong!
The cartridges I received have a sweet cigar-like taste. I'm not fond of it. They didn't have any 0 or low nicotine at the moment, so had to go with "medium". The cartridges are piling up, too, by the way. I don't have the heart to throw them out. So I did more research and found out that people refill their e-cigs with "e-juice". I found some 0 nicotine juice and tried that.
Now, I have allergies. I have smoked for years, and then would just wake up and was sick of smoking and then quit for years. The years I didn't smoke I was sick just about all the time with my allergies, including migraines. During the time I was vaping 0 nicotine my allergies became out of control, and I had one migraine where I had to go home from work. That period made me remember years ago a couple of doctors telling me that nicotine did have some benefits -- what, I didn't ask, because the doctors didn't have any more time to talk/visit. So, not particularly liking the sweet cigar flavor, I ordered some unflavored juice that only came in high nicotine. Well, that did the opposite -- dried me up so much I almost had nose bleeds!
So ordered some low nicotine juice in different flavors. Whala! Perfect! Allergies are in check without the threat of nose bleeds. And because I ordered different flavors, I am now able to find flavors that I prefer!
And because I have enough charged batteries on hand, I haven't had to supplement my vaping with analogs!
But the flavors are interesting. To start with, an e-juice called 555 is the absolute closest to "ashtray" with barely any noticeable trace of sweetness. This was really important to me coming off of analogs. I also found that Johnson Creek's "Domestic" was pretty close, too, but had a hint of sweet. Next is Johnson Creek's "Original" which has even a bit more sweetness to it. But those three are the best to come closest to "ashtray".
Not having had analogs for awhile, I'm finding that a hint of sweet is rather nice. I tried "Espresso" from Johnson Creek, too, and it's really nice in the morning, but when it gets low in the cart it has a nasty taste for me. I have to keep the cart topped off to enjoy the flavor more. I find I like the sweeter ones in the morning, turning to no sweet later on in the day. But I'm still working on finding one that has an odor that my little son doesn't find objectionable. Yes, apparently some people CAN smell them! So far, the juice that automatically comes in the Green Smoke carts are objectionable to him. I think the 555 and Johnson Creek Domestic are going to be the ones agreeable to both of us.
As for habits. It's interesting that I can light a cigarette and just let it burn in the ashtray. Just to have it burn is okay for me. Is it the smell? Does the smoke have something in it to satisfy me? Is it just the thought that a cigarette is going? But the one thing that I'm having a hard time with is the time limit: when a cigarette is done burning, I'm done smoking for awhile. With an e-cig, there is no time limit. I can "chain vape" all day long, no problem. I find myself a little uneasy about "do I keep vaping?", "do I need to set it down for awhile?" In other words, it's MY decision, not the e-cig defining the time limit.
Another habit: I can't put the e-cig between my teeth and hold it. It's too heavy! I also can't hold the e-cig between my fingers like a cigarette because of the weight. I now hold it sort of in my palm, covering the cartridge with my hand to cool the cart between several puffs if I've sucked on it too much (therefore making the cart on the hot side). I used to tap/roll the cig ash on the ashtray all the time; now I cover the cart of the e-cig with my hand.
And to just grab a cig and light it quickly can be missed. Yes, I can just pick up the e-cig and start vaping, but when the cartridge needs to be changed out it's a further step. I find I need to keep several cartridges ready when I'm driving. Here at the computer, I just have an e-juice bottle at the ready with several cartridges "percolating" with e-juice.
I'm looking into getting a usb e-cig. No battery, just plugs into the usb port of the computer or car charger. That may be the way to go. Then use the battery ones for restaurants, etc.
So is the fuss and change of some habits worth it? In my opinion, absolutely! I can still smoke anywhere I need to (vaping at work now), my clothes aren't getting cig burns, the house and truck smell better, and I'm hoping that my family will find me better smelling when I go to visit. Not to mention the MESS! Oh, my... the cig ashes everywhere (even though I'm careful) is pathetic. Have my desk cleaned up now, but now have to work on the truck. And not having to empty and clean ashtrays and where to put the butts is another biggie for me. I have always burned my butts in the fireplace, and use a coffee can to dump my ashtray in to just so the cig butts are not sitting open in the house for further odor or possible fire in the trash can.
It's my new toy, and I'm loving it!
I didn't get it for all the usual reasons of "it's healthier", etc. I got it because I LOVE to smoke. Period. I wanted to continue my habit without all the new restraints that have been inflicted upon smokers.
I got it because I go to California a lot and it's gotten absolutely ridiculous to find a place to smoke except in my truck. And now that's about been taken away because you can't smoke in your vehicle if you've got a kid in it.
I drive a LOT. For hockey. So of course I've got my kid in the truck. I accidentally found info on the internet about e-cigs, which I'd never heard of before.
Now, it's taken me awhile to get all the bugs worked out vaping insteading of smoking. Things like keeping the batteries charged, learning how to refill with e-juice, finding the right flavor, etc.
It's a similar but different habit.
My first requirements were that it be as similar to a cigarette as possible. So all batteries had to be fully charged and ready, the flavor had to be as close to "ashtray" as possible, and the draw had to be the same. Plus the "throat hit" had to be comparable.
I did a lot of research once I learned about e-cigs. The one that sounded the best with the best reviews was Green Smoke. It sounds like it's the Cadillac of e-cigs. Mind you, it's a little pricier, too. It also sounds like ALL e-cigs have battery problems. They all have the ion lithium rechargeable batteries, and Green Smoke does, too. So my first problem was keeping the two batteries I ordered charged. I finally ordered two more batteries with chargers, and that looks like it will keep me vaping without having to supplement with cigarettes (analogs). Green Smoke is one of the few who also are only a two-part e-cig, too, which appealed to me as I wanted as hassle-free as possible. And the reviews of their customer service are golden -- and so far, the reviews have not been wrong!
The cartridges I received have a sweet cigar-like taste. I'm not fond of it. They didn't have any 0 or low nicotine at the moment, so had to go with "medium". The cartridges are piling up, too, by the way. I don't have the heart to throw them out. So I did more research and found out that people refill their e-cigs with "e-juice". I found some 0 nicotine juice and tried that.
Now, I have allergies. I have smoked for years, and then would just wake up and was sick of smoking and then quit for years. The years I didn't smoke I was sick just about all the time with my allergies, including migraines. During the time I was vaping 0 nicotine my allergies became out of control, and I had one migraine where I had to go home from work. That period made me remember years ago a couple of doctors telling me that nicotine did have some benefits -- what, I didn't ask, because the doctors didn't have any more time to talk/visit. So, not particularly liking the sweet cigar flavor, I ordered some unflavored juice that only came in high nicotine. Well, that did the opposite -- dried me up so much I almost had nose bleeds!
So ordered some low nicotine juice in different flavors. Whala! Perfect! Allergies are in check without the threat of nose bleeds. And because I ordered different flavors, I am now able to find flavors that I prefer!
And because I have enough charged batteries on hand, I haven't had to supplement my vaping with analogs!
But the flavors are interesting. To start with, an e-juice called 555 is the absolute closest to "ashtray" with barely any noticeable trace of sweetness. This was really important to me coming off of analogs. I also found that Johnson Creek's "Domestic" was pretty close, too, but had a hint of sweet. Next is Johnson Creek's "Original" which has even a bit more sweetness to it. But those three are the best to come closest to "ashtray".
Not having had analogs for awhile, I'm finding that a hint of sweet is rather nice. I tried "Espresso" from Johnson Creek, too, and it's really nice in the morning, but when it gets low in the cart it has a nasty taste for me. I have to keep the cart topped off to enjoy the flavor more. I find I like the sweeter ones in the morning, turning to no sweet later on in the day. But I'm still working on finding one that has an odor that my little son doesn't find objectionable. Yes, apparently some people CAN smell them! So far, the juice that automatically comes in the Green Smoke carts are objectionable to him. I think the 555 and Johnson Creek Domestic are going to be the ones agreeable to both of us.
As for habits. It's interesting that I can light a cigarette and just let it burn in the ashtray. Just to have it burn is okay for me. Is it the smell? Does the smoke have something in it to satisfy me? Is it just the thought that a cigarette is going? But the one thing that I'm having a hard time with is the time limit: when a cigarette is done burning, I'm done smoking for awhile. With an e-cig, there is no time limit. I can "chain vape" all day long, no problem. I find myself a little uneasy about "do I keep vaping?", "do I need to set it down for awhile?" In other words, it's MY decision, not the e-cig defining the time limit.
Another habit: I can't put the e-cig between my teeth and hold it. It's too heavy! I also can't hold the e-cig between my fingers like a cigarette because of the weight. I now hold it sort of in my palm, covering the cartridge with my hand to cool the cart between several puffs if I've sucked on it too much (therefore making the cart on the hot side). I used to tap/roll the cig ash on the ashtray all the time; now I cover the cart of the e-cig with my hand.
And to just grab a cig and light it quickly can be missed. Yes, I can just pick up the e-cig and start vaping, but when the cartridge needs to be changed out it's a further step. I find I need to keep several cartridges ready when I'm driving. Here at the computer, I just have an e-juice bottle at the ready with several cartridges "percolating" with e-juice.
I'm looking into getting a usb e-cig. No battery, just plugs into the usb port of the computer or car charger. That may be the way to go. Then use the battery ones for restaurants, etc.
So is the fuss and change of some habits worth it? In my opinion, absolutely! I can still smoke anywhere I need to (vaping at work now), my clothes aren't getting cig burns, the house and truck smell better, and I'm hoping that my family will find me better smelling when I go to visit. Not to mention the MESS! Oh, my... the cig ashes everywhere (even though I'm careful) is pathetic. Have my desk cleaned up now, but now have to work on the truck. And not having to empty and clean ashtrays and where to put the butts is another biggie for me. I have always burned my butts in the fireplace, and use a coffee can to dump my ashtray in to just so the cig butts are not sitting open in the house for further odor or possible fire in the trash can.
It's my new toy, and I'm loving it!
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